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Day 1 - Arrival

• Arrive at the hospital for admission.
• Meet the transplant coordinator and team.
• Review overall health status and transplant plan.

Day 2 - Pre-operation

• Consult with a pulmonologist and cardiologist.
• Undergo comprehensive tests including chest X-ray and CT scan.
• Meet with a dietitian and social worker.

Day 3 - Pre-operation

• Undergo further tests including blood tests and lung function tests.
• Prepare for surgery, including fasting and showering with antiseptic soap.

Day 4 - Lung Transplant

• Proceed to the operating room.
• General anesthesia is administered.
• The surgery, taking approximately 4-8 hours, commences.

Day 5 - Post-operation

• Wake up in intensive care unit for monitoring.
• Start physical therapy and breathing exercises.

Week 1-2 - Post-operation

• Shift to the general ward from ICU.
• Monitor for signs of infection or organ rejection.
• Continue physical therapy and breathing exercises.

Week 3-6 - Rehabilitation

• Discharge from hospital, with regular follow-up appointments.
• Start outpatient rehabilitation program.

Week 7-12 - Rehabilitation

• Continue outpatient rehabilitation.
• Gradually return to normal activities.

Week 13 onwards - Long term care

• Resume work and normal activities, based on doctor"s advice.
• Regular follow-up with the transplant team.

Remember, each patient"s journey is individual and timelines may vary.